Monthly Archives: December 2011

A Shortage of Safety Professionals?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by CAK

Janet and I will both admit that we never said when growing up that we wanted to be safety professionals. We both found our ways to this career. In a time when businesses were cutting staff (and maybe still are), … Continue reading →

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New CHESS Newsletter posted

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

There is a new newsletter posted on our website . Topics are: Recycling Holiday Lights DOT bans hand held cell phones for Commercial Vehicles Recordkeeping and Environmental Deadlines OSHA Releases Educational Videos How to Have a Safe Holiday And while … Continue reading →

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Safety Tip: Christmas Decorations

Posted on December 13, 2011 by CAK

It is a time for celebration (the days will be getting longer soon!) and many homes and businesses have put up Christmas/holiday lights.  Keep it safe: Check cords to ensure they are in good condition If using cords outside, make … Continue reading →

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OSHA releases educational videos

Posted on December 5, 2011 by CAK

Although the press release says that the educational videos are for construction hazards, similar hazards exist in general industry and for municipalities. The twelve videos are each two to four minutes in length (one is almost 10 minutes, though).  They … Continue reading →

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